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Major Programs at RISD

Offered Degrees BS, MS
Online Courses Not Offered
Total Programs 33
Salary after Completing $16,000 - $30,200

Offered Degrees at RISD

Rhode Island School of Design is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Rhode Island School of Design offers 33 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Rhode Island School of Design
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's150
Master's180
Total330

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Bachelor'sMaster's

RISD Bachelor's Programs

Rhode Island School of Design offers Bachelor's degree with 15 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
Bachelor's Programs
Rhode Island School of Design
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Architecture [+] ✕ 1
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology✕1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 1
Computer Graphics✕1-
Work and Family Studies [+] ✕ 15
Apparel and Textiles✕15-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 84
Systems Science and Theory✕84-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 3
Furniture Design and Manufacturing✕3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 150-
Illustration✕101-
Photography✕1-
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)✕4-
Painting✕3-
Sculpture✕2-
Printmaking✕3-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics✕4-
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts✕28-
Metal and Jewelry Arts✕1-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)✕3-

RISD Master's Programs

Rhode Island School of Design offers Master's degree with 18 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
Master's Programs
Rhode Island School of Design
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Architecture [+] ✕ 74
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology✕74-
Communication and Journalism [+] ✕ 5
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia✕5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 13
Computer Graphics✕13-
Education [+] ✕ 13
Art Teacher Education✕13-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 46
Systems Science and Theory✕18-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis✕7-
Sustainability Studies✕21-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)✕--
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 10
Furniture Design and Manufacturing✕10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 56-
Illustration✕15-
Photography✕7-
Painting✕10-
Sculpture✕6-
Printmaking✕3-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics✕4-
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts✕5-
Metal and Jewelry Arts✕3-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)✕3-